BHM #710 - 1811

The Duke of Gloucester elected Chancellor of Cambridge University
British Historical Medals 710 - 1811 British Historical Medals 710 - 1811
Obv. Draped, cuirassed bust of the Duke of Gloucester, right, hair short.
  H. R. H. WILLIAM FREDERICK DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.
Rev. Inscription within closed wreath of laurel and roses ELECTED / MARCH 26 . / INSTALLED / JUNE 29 . / MDCCCXI.
Around: CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE.
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   William Frederick, second Duke of Gloucester (1776—1834), son of William Henry the first Duke, and Maria, Dowager Countess of Waldegrave. The second Duke served as colonel of the 1st foot-guards in Flanders in 1794 and was promoted to Major-General in 1795. His advancement continued, finally being promoted Field-Marshal in 1816. He was appointed Privy Councillor in 1806 and Governor of Portsmouth in 1827.
from British Historical Medals 1760-1960, Volume I, pp. 173